Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair is the founder and editor of Primary & Secondary. A career law-enforcement professional, firearms instructor, and armorer, he has experience in patrol, training coordination, firearms instruction, equipment evaluation, and continued professional development across the firearms and tactical-training community. Matt has written for RECOIL, Breach Bang Clear, Soldier Systems Daily, and Moderno, and has hosted extensive long-form discussions with law-enforcement officers, military professionals, instructors, manufacturers, and other subject-matter experts. He is also known in parts of the firearms community as Matt Prime and Riafdnal.

P&S ModCast 392 — A Guide to Being Recorded

September 5, 2026June 28, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Doug Deaton and Matt Landfair discuss practical considerations for being recorded by third parties, including communication, professional demeanor, and sound decision-making.

P&S ModCast 390 — Spray, Fog, Gel, Foam

September 13, 2026June 13, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Chuck Haggard and Matt Landfair discuss defensive sprays, including spray, fog, gel, and foam delivery systems, their practical differences, and the training considerations surrounding their use.

P&S ModCast 388: Lone Responder

September 7, 2026May 23, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, James Westerfield, and Warren Wilson discuss lone-officer response to active-shooter incidents, including information, communication, and judgment.

P&S ModCast 387 — FMJ: Not for Carry

September 16, 2026May 16, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair, Doug Deaton, Erick Gelhaus, and Chuck Haggard examine why full metal jacket ammunition is a poor choice for defensive or duty carry.

P&S ModCast 386 — Rule 2

September 5, 2026May 9, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Darryl Bolke and Matt Landfair discuss Rule 2 of firearm safety, muzzle discipline, training culture, and the consequences of careless gun handling.

P&S ModCast 385 — Less Lethal for Law Enforcement

September 13, 2026May 2, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Chuck Haggard, Dave Simerly, and Matt Landfair examine law-enforcement less-lethal options, including OC spray, conducted-energy weapons, impact munitions, policy, and training.

P&S ModCast 384 — The Importance of Standards

September 19, 2026April 25, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Matt Landfair and Mike Lewis discuss how meaningful standards support training, evaluation, accountability, coaching, and measurable improvement.

P&S ModCast 383 — Rights Given Away

September 16, 2026April 15, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Ava Flanell and Matt Landfair discuss advocacy for gun rights and legislative efforts affecting Colorado gun owners.

P&S ModCast 382 — John Hollister

September 16, 2026April 8, 2024 by Matt Landfair

John Hollister and Matt Landfair discuss .300 Blackout, silencers, and the technical context behind suppressed firearm systems.

P&S ModCast 381 — Variables in RDS

September 6, 2026April 1, 2024 by Matt Landfair

Mike Branson, Tom Kelley, and Matt Landfair examine red-dot-sight manufacturing, quality control, durability, pricing, mounting, and realistic equipment requirements.